Cheap Flights to Cancun Airport

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Airports near Cancun

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Cancun. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,666.
The cheapest month to fly to Cancun is usually July.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Mexico. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Cancun is $1,666. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cancun Airport is Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Flying to Cancun

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$857
Cheapest month to flyJuly

How to find cheap flights to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way flight to Cancun International Airport is $857. A return plane ticket to CUN right now is $1,666.

  • Skip the endless refreshing and stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to CUN drop, you'll be notified.

  • Around six months before taking off is the perfect time to book tickets to Cancun, where Cancun International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the lowest prices.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Cancun. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.

  • Look for plane tickets to Cancun International Airport that have one stop or more. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to see your options.

Best time to go to Cancun

  • You can typically board the cheapest flight to Cancun in May.

  • If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CUN.

  • Head to Cancun in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CUN, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.

  • Travel in May if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Cancun are generally less expensive.

  • Check the weather before travelling. August brings the warmest days in Cancun, averaging between 26ºC and 32ºC.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 20ºC to 27ºC.

Flying to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know

Getting to central Cancun from Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Cancun highlights

Playa Delfines

  • Put this at the top of your list of must-visits after stepping off your flight to Cancun International Airport. You'll find it around 0.16 kilometres north of the city centre in Cancun Downtown.

El Rey Ruins

  • Another top Cancun attraction, El Rey Ruins is roughly 13 kilometres south-east of the centre in Cancun Hotel Zone.

Playa Blanca. Cancun

  • Keep the adventure going and head here next. Playa Blanca. Cancun is around 11 kilometres south-east of the centre in Cancun Hotel Zone and one more essential Cancun experience.

Complete your trip with a Cancun car hire

  • Choose one of our car rentals in Cancun and see the sights at your own speed. Easily compare rates in one place to get the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Cancun International Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.